SEAKEEPING CHARACTERISTICS OF A U.S. COAST GUARD MEDIUM ENDURANCE CUTTER (WMEC)

Model experiments to determine the seakeeping characteristics of a United States Coast Guard Medium Endurance Cutter (WMEC) in head irregular seas are described. Response statistics and response amplitude operators necessary to assess helicopter operations are presented. Slamming and deck wetness are analyzed. (Author)

• Corporate Authors:

  David Taylor Naval Ship R&D Center

  Ship Performance Department
  Bethesda, MD  United States  20084
• Authors:
  • Watkins, R M
  • Bales, N K
• Publication Date: 1976-8

Media Info

• Pagination: 34 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Decks (Ships); Government vessels; Helicopters; Landing; Seakeeping; Ship motion; Slamming; Weather conditions
• Identifier Terms: United States Coast Guard; United States Coast Guard ships
• Old TRIS Terms: Aircraft landings; Model testing; Sea states; Ship response
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00146026
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: SPD-674-05
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 16 1977 12:00AM